JBLTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 7 November 2026Evaluated at £499
JBL BAR 500 MK2 5.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X, Black
Comprehensive hardware specifications and benchmark performance analysis.
7.2/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £499
Price-Tier Avg: 7.6/10
Rated on 7 November 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsProcessor Frequency50Hz
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.8/10(Exceptional)
Audio Channels5.1
Hardware Spec Score
5.9/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Power Consumption450W
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
3.9/10(Below Average)
Weight2900g
Hardware Spec Score
8.6/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.5/10(Excellent)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors5 Key drivers
✓Competitive Price£499
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
✓High-End Processor Frequency50 MHz
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
!Modest Audio Channels5.1
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.9/10
✕Limited Power Consumption450W
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight2.90kg
Top-tier capability in this category8.6/10
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